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Psalm 23 The Lord's My Shepherd
1. The Lord's my Shepherd. I'll not want
For anything that's needed.
My bed is made in pastures green.
All I require is heeded.
2. Of quiet waters I drink deep.
The Lord restores my being
And guides in paths of righteousness,
My soul from evil freeing.
3. Though shades of death encompass me
And danger hovers near me,
The rod and staff my Shepherd holds
Will comfort, save, and cheer me.
4. My Shepherd even spreads a feast
In spite of foes who'd harm me,
And soothes my head with healing oil.
What fear could now alarm me?
5. My cup is full, and more than full,
Such lavish love outpouring
That I will live each night and day
My Shepherd Lord adoring.
WORDS: Para. Jane Parker Huber, 1988
MUSIC: John Bacchus Dykes, 1868
Scripture: Psalm 23
Theme: Psalms